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Renal stents

J Adams1

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Ureteral stents, often used for kidney stone obstruction, can cause complications like pain and hematuria. Emergency physicians must recognize and manage these common issues in patients with ureteral stents.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Ureteral stents are crucial for upper urinary tract drainage, frequently employed for renal calculi obstruction.
  • They are vital in emergent situations involving azotemia, infection, solitary kidney obstruction, or intractable pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the common and serious complications associated with ureteral stents.
  • To inform emergency physicians about managing patients presenting with ureteral stent complications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ureteral stent indications and common complications.
  • Discussion of rare but severe complications and their management.

Main Results:

  • Frequent complications include pain, discomfort, and hematuria (microscopic or gross).

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  • Serious complications, though rare, involve stent migration and infection leading to septic shock.

    • Conclusions:

    • Ureteral stents are widely used, making their complications a frequent concern for emergency physicians.
    • Prompt recognition and management of ureteral stent complications are essential for patient care.